Growing Potato

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26 Oct 17 Christine Thyne (Australia - temperate climate)
I've in Wheatbelt Wa can I grow potatos in tubs now as summer is so very hot in Merredin
26 Oct 17 Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Better to grow them into winter. Plant about May. The hot sun during winter sucks a lot of water out of the plants during the day. You would have to water them 2-3 times a day.

I've in Wheatbelt Wa can I grow potatos in tubs now as summer is so very hot in Merredin

- Christine Thyne

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